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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.62, 923.86 and 374.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.62, 923.86 and 374.84 is: 517.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.62 : 923.86 = 374.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.62/923.86 = 374.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.62x = 923.86 × 374.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.62x = 346,299.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,299.68/669.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.16

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